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# Brett McMahon (b. 1966)

## What is Brett McMahon’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Brett McMahon at 4 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $967 including buyer’s premium (middle half $542–$1,236, n=6). The auction record is $2,119 for Awabakal 1 (2025, Shapiro Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Awabakal 1, 1966 | Mixed media on linen | $2,119 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Wildflowers #2, 1966 | Oil on paper | $1,854 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Apr 2023 |
| 3 | Navigation, 1999 | Ink on canvas | $1,241 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2026 |
| 4 | Awabakal 2, 1966 | Mixed media on linen | $1,222 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | 100 Views of the City No. 54, 1966 | Oil on canvas | $787 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2018 |
| 6 | Shade, 1966 | Ink on canvas | $712 | Bonhams | May 2026 |
| 7 | Sink, 1996 | Oil on canvas | $485 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Abstract, 1991 | Acrylic on paper | $384 | Shapiro Auctioneers | May 2016 |
| 9 | Untitled (charcoal, ink and wash on Arches paper), 2001 | Charcoal, ink and wash on arches paper | $266 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2018 |
| 10 | Untitled (charcoal), 1990 | Charcoal | $87 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $1,222 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $485 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Brett McMahon is an Australian artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $865. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Brett McMahon sold in 2026 for $1,241, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Brett McMahon work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brett McMahon work is $865.

The median Brett McMahon painting sells for $887 across 20 lots.

The median Brett McMahon work on paper sells for $584 across 8 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $887† | $4,812† | 76.9% | 2026-08-17 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $584† | $1,749† | 66.7% | 2026-05-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $781–$1,163† | $865† | $2,869† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2013 | $4,812† |
| Paintings | 2017 | $2,869† |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $1,749† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,184† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Brett McMahon worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brett McMahon work is $865. The median Brett McMahon painting sells for $887 across 20 lots. The median Brett McMahon work on paper sells for $584 across 8 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Brett McMahon painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brett McMahon painting is $887. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Brett McMahon's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Brett McMahon painting is $4,812. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,812 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Brett McMahon work on paper?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brett McMahon work on paper is $584. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Brett McMahon's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Brett McMahon work on paper is $1,749. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,749 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Brett McMahon painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Brett McMahon painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $865, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Brett McMahon's auction record?

Brett McMahon's auction record is $4,812, set in 2013. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,812 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Brett McMahon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/brett-mcmahon (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.